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Pregnancy Calendar Week 14

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Inside Pregnancy Week 14


You're 14 Weeks Pregnant!!!

Your Baby's Development This Week

Your baby’s arms are growing longer and becoming more proportionate to the body. The bones continue to harden, the liver is producing bile, and the spleen is producing red blood cells. The brain’s development has given rise to a new range of expressions, from grimace, to frowning, to squinting, the muscle contractions guiding these facial expressions reveal the new capabilities of the fetus. For boys, the prostate is growing, while for girls the ovaries have migrated from the abdomen to the pelvis. The skin is still transparent. The baby is over 4” long, and weighs just under 2 ounces, or about the size of a letter. The second trimester begins, marking the end of the most critical development, and best of all the risk of miscarriage is now greatly diminished.

Pregnancy Symptoms You May Feel During Week 14

Mood swings may start to be more problematic at this point in the pregnancy. Tears may erupt at the oddest of moments. Anger and frustration may flare unexpectedly. Sad spells may surprise you. Giddy moments are a welcome reprieve. All is due to hormones surging. No need to worry, you are not going crazy, even though it might feel that way at times. Of course, this is not the same as a persistent sadness. If that continues more than two weeks, consult your doctor.

Among the skin issues of pregnancy, is the growth of moles. While it is normal occurrence, you still want to have your physician take a look at any moles that have changed in size color or texture.

Another symptom to arise in the second trimester is round ligament pain. This pain is caused by the growing uterus stretching muscles and ligaments on the lower sides of the abdomen. Getting up suddenly, or switching positions rapidly can bring these pains on, so try to move gently from one position to the next. Remember to put up your feet and rest when possible, too.

Visit With the Obstetrician

You might discuss the possibility of an amniocentesis with your doctor. This is especially true if you are over 35 years of age, have a family history of genetic disorders, or received screening test results that indicated a possibility of a problem. The procedure is typically done between the 15th and 18th week of pregnancy and involves a needle being inserted through the abdomen and collecting some amniotic fluid to test for genetic and neural tube disorders. It is highly effective at determining the presence of such problems, 99% for neural tube, up to 100% for genetic disorders. However, there is a risk in the range of .3 %, of causing miscarriage. Discuss the risks, and benefits as well as the procedure itself thoroughly with your doctor. Don’t be afraid to ask everything you are curious, or worried about. It’s important to know all the necessary facts when making a decision about such tests.

Preparing for Baby

While planning the nursery, look carefully at the bedding choices. Bumper pads for instance are attractive, but now considered a hazard and put babies at increased for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Other risks associated with bedding for SIDS include blankets, comforters, stuffed animals and any other material that decreases air circulation in baby’s sleeping area. Also, thick piled sheets are not considered prudent choices. Instead of blankets, put your baby to sleep in a blanket sleeper or sleep sac.

Pregnancy Lifestyle

Today’s pregnant women don’t dress in dreary tents, or try to hide their bulging baby belly. No, today we celebrate the baby bump. There is even a growing industry of maternity photo sessions. How will you celebrate the process of growing a new life, the changes happening within you as baby grows? Keeping a photo diary has become a popular option. Now is the time to start recording the growth of your baby belly, as you just now may be seeing the first hints of a protruding abdomen. Take a photo in same pose and place every week or two. As the pregnancy progresses, and your growth explodes, take them more frequently. It will be a lovely reminder and keepsake and someday your little “bump” will enjoy seeing their first photos, in utero!



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19 Comments | Add Comment
Melissa , Miami Florida
11/18/2009 1:50 pm
I am 13 weeks and 6 days pregy today with my second, my due date is may 20th.. Iv been feeling much better for the past two weeks im getting my energy back i can actually clean the house without taking 15 brakes inbetween if u know what i mean .. LOL .. i am very hungry in the AM and i cant seam to find my apetite in the PM its weired .. i have been feeling something in my lower abdomin for the past two days and its so light i cant really confirm its the baby moving but i cant wait !!!!! good luck to all the mommies to be
gidd steph , sc united states
09/22/2009 2:21 pm
I am 14 weeks, pregnant with my secound child so very excited and I feel the baby move when I am laying or sitting down it is so absolutely the most awesome feeling ever!!!!!!!!!
deon, jamaica
07/22/2009 10:28 am
I am 12 weeks its my second child .. i am excited but still having a little morning sickness. hope it will be over soon.i think i felt a little movement sometimes at night..
Lucy, Illinois
07/14/2009 1:16 am
I am 14 weeks with my first child and have had "morning sickness" the entire time- but it has lessened. Can't wait to feel the baby. I might do an amnio as I am over 36.
Leslie, Hawesville,Kentucky
07/12/2009 8:15 pm
I am 14wks and 2 days. This is my second pregnancy and let me tell ya way different then when I was prego the first time. Have had awful morning sickness ive actually lost 15 lbs. Been very very tired, but its starting to get batter. Hopefully I will feel the baby move soon I love that feeling! Also can't wait to find out what I'm having. My due date is Jan.8th 2010. My son weighed 12 lbs 14oz at birth, was like having a 3mnth old. His bday is Jan.5th so close hopefuuly i wont be in hospital on his 3rd bday.
Nicole, Savannah, GA
04/20/2009 5:24 pm
Im 14 weeks and I havent felt the baby move yet. I am no longer tired and have no cravings. Sometimes I forget Im pregnant lol. I cant wait to feel the baby move.
Josephine, Housto,Tx
10/13/2008 10:56 pm
Iam 14 weeks pregnant this my third pregnancy and i think i felt my baby move its so excited
april, Red Deer Canada
11/14/2006 10:11 pm
I am 14 weeks now and had morning sickness up until now, i never felt the baby yet and i cant wait to. The heartbeat was 140 and for some reason i keep dreaming its a boy
rhonda, manitoba , canada
10/22/2006 2:56 pm
My 14 weeks of pregancy is pretty cute. my tummys not very big, but he lets me know hes growing and doing well. no more morning sickness alot of cravings, too much actually. sometimes i can only eat what im craving.
MARIA, COVINGTON GA
08/24/2006 9:01 am
HELLO I FEEL VERY GOOD IHAVE NOT FELT SICK I AM 14 WEEKS I FEEL MY BABY MOVE I LOVE THAT FEELING
jamie, St. Johnsbury, Vermont
07/26/2006 2:13 pm
I am 14 weeks and have had no morning sickness, I have been very lucky in that department. I feel the baby move at night when I am laying down its a weird but refreshing feeling all at the same time.
Dwanna, Mo.
07/16/2006 6:15 pm
I am now 14weeks today and I do feel the baby kick once in a while.most of the time when im laying down in the night when the kids go too bed.just me the baby and my huband
Deven, Alabama
11/22/2005 2:02 pm
I am still having morning sickness. Having intense cravings for Taco Bell. Looking forward to feeling the baby move.
Lequinta, Decatur, Georgia
11/01/2005 7:28 pm
I never experienced morning sickness yet. And I founded out in Sept. that I will be expecting twins. And believe it or not, I felt fetal movement at 9 weeks.
Joni, texas, usa
10/05/2005 5:26 pm
It has been great so far. The only thing is that I still cramp, but not constantly just a few times a day. I can feel my body stretch.
JESSICA, Aiken, South Carolina
09/30/2005 3:16 pm
I am 14 weeks pregnant an ahve been sick the whole time. Only now am i even able to eat anything. The Dr. told me that i have a very healthy baby despite everything...i cant wait to feel the baby move!
Gloria, canada calgary
08/21/2005 11:58 am
Im 14 weeks and lovin every min! I havent felt the baby yet but im looking forward to it cant wait to meet my baby!!!no morning sickness really but lots nad lots of cravings
angela, Orland,California
08/21/2005 5:19 am
Im 14 week now and still have nosea and heartburn.i felt my baby move for the first time a few days ago my stomach vibrated it was veary exciteing.
Cindy, California
06/08/2005 11:38 pm
I am 14 weeks now and still very tired. My pregnancy so far has been very easy and enjoyable. No morning sickness, and lots of cravings...particularly Taco Bell. I felt my baby move for the first time 3 days ago. I continue to feel it when I am sitting, such as when I was in a meeting today, or when I am laying in bed. Very exciting!
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